Praise for Under a Veiled Moon
“An exceptional sequel to Down a Dark River … Odden never strikes a false note, and she combines a sympathetic lead with a twisty plot grounded in the British politics of the day and peopled with fully fleshed-out characters. Fans of Lyndsay Faye’s Gods of Gotham trilogy will be enthralled.” –Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
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Under a Veiled Moon
Praise for Karen’s Books
A harrowing tale of unbridled vice that exposes the dark underbelly of Victorian society.
Down a Dark River pulls the reader into the place and time as Karen Odden weaves this complex and compelling mystery! A must read for mystery fans!
No one does Victorian England like Karen Odden. Here she puts her own spin on a serial killer loose in London in a rich, twisty tale where a wealth of historical detail ingeniously serves the central mystery. Set against the dark lure of the Thames, this is a story of secret engagements and salacious clubs, false accusations and justice denied, culminating in a reveal that is both shocking and humane. Fans of Anne Perry and Charles Finch will welcome Inspector Michael Corravan—brooding, complicated, and compelling—as well as his witty, erudite companion, Belinda Gale. A Harrowing Tale of Unbridled Vice
A Must Read!
No one does Victorian England like Karen Odden.
Karen’s Previous Novels
About Karen
Karen received her Ph.D. in English literature from New York University and subsequently taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her first novel, A Lady in the Smoke, was a USA Today bestseller and A Dangerous Duet and A Trace of Deceit have won awards for historical mystery and historical fiction. Down a Dark River introduces readers to Inspector Michael Corravan, a former thief and bare-knuckles boxer. The sequel, Under a Veiled Moon was recently nominated for a Lefty Award. Karen lives in Arizona with her family, and she loves to hike the Sonoran Desert. Read More
May 2024
Saturday May 18
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Tuesday June 11
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Wednesday August 28 – Sunday September 1
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Thursday September 19
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January 2025
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- Getting Lost and Dragging Others with MeThis blogpost originally appeared on Kathleen Kaska’s blog: https://kathleenkaska.com/welcome-karen-odden-to-writer-wednesday/ Karen and I have a few things in common besides being authors. When I read her post, … Continue reading “Getting Lost and Dragging Others with Me”